Michael & Jessica

October 11, 2025 • Buena Vista, CO
150 Days To Go!

Michael & Jessica

October 11, 2025 • Buena Vista, CO
150 Days To Go!

Hiking

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Please keep in mind you are at higher elevation so hiking will feel more difficult. Also please keep an eye on weather conditions and be sure to bring plenty of water!


Here are some family friendly hike recommendations:


- Bridge to Bridge Loop (1.8 miles, 91 ft elevation gain)


- Fistful of Dollars and Few Dollars More Loop (2.8 miles, 269 ft elevation gain)


- Lost Lake #1532 (3.3 miles out-and-back, 423 ft elevation gain)



Some more moderate hikes:


- Wagon Loop Trail (3.6 miles, 757 ft elevation gain)


- Windsor Lake (2.1 miles out-and-back, 839 ft elevation gain)


- Waterdog Lakes Trail (3.2 miles out-and-back, 1,066 ft elevation gain)

Collegiate Peaks Overlook

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US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA

River Park Pavilion

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800 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
Website

Winfield Mining Camp Interpretive Site

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Forest Rd 390, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA

Visit a ghost town during your stay!

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

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15870 Co Rd 162, Nathrop, CO 81236, USA
(719) 395-2447

Independence Path

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Scenic drive up and over 12,500ft. 50 minutes North of Buena Vista. Take the exit West on Colorado Highway 82 towards Aspen.

Twin Lakes, Colorado 81251

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Beautiful blue lakes with a tremendous mountain view.

Leadville, Colorado

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A historic mountain town with a quaint main street.

Food & Drinks

Eddyline Restaurant | South Main

926 South Main Street, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 966-6000
This is their full restaurant location.

Simple Eatery

402 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 207-9400

Located in the Historic "State Highway Building", sharing space with "The Trailhead" outdoor store.

Terrace On Main

330 E Main St Suite 200, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 315-7650

Beautiful rooftop patio! Please call prior to arriving to check their weekly possible closings for private events.

Jan's Restaurant

304 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 395-6940

Currents Restaurant

122 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 539-9514

Boathouse Cantina

228 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 539-5004

Benson's Tavern & Beer Garden

128 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 539-9391

Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub

242 F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 539-4277

Salida Brewing Company

228 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 221-1172

Eddyline Brewery

102 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 966-6018
This is their taproom location.

The Slammer

412 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA

Historic jailhouse that is now a bar!

Deerhammer Distillery

321 E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 395-9464

Jumpin Good Goat Dairy

31700 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
(719) 395-4646

Chill Salida Ice Cream

228 N F St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
(719) 530-1340